Eat in 60 – After a workout, it’s important to help your body recover and repairtissue by refueling it with quality protein and complex carbohydrates. Ideally, you should eat 30 to 60 minutes after a workout. You don’t need to eat a heavy meal, but a nutritious snack to rejuvenate the body: yogurt and fruit, [...]
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May 31, 2011 0WHAT IS FUCOIDAN? – As an anti-aging nutrient commonly found in the Japanese diet, fucoidan (few-koy-done) can potentially build immunity, regenerate tissue, and improve cellular communication. Fucoidans are long-chain molecules primarily found in certain types of seaweed, including bladderwrack, hijiki, kombu, mozuku, and wakame. Researchers have been studying this compound to understand how it may [...]
5 WAYS TO AVOID HEADACHES – You know when a headache hits, but do you know what’s making your head pound? Chronic or occasional headaches can freeze your brain and make it difficult to focus on daily tasks. Fortunately, most people can simply alleviate headaches by figuring out the root cause of the problem and [...]
What gives you a headache? Screaming children, rush-hour traffic, and paying your bills? Or is it caused by eyestrain, sinus infections, dehydration, and overall stress? Whatever the reason may be for your pounding head, there is natural relief. Essential oils and herbs have been used for centuries to relieve headache pressure and sinus congestion. Here [...]
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October 28, 2010 0Fish oil, flaxseed oil . . . krill oil? What is that? You may know omega-3s can be obtained through fish and flaxseed oil, but krill oil is also a valuable source for a highly concentrated dose of omega-3s. Krill oil comes from the krill species, a small shrimp primarily found in the Antarctic and [...]
Although morphine is a common pain reliever for chronic cancer pain, a recent study indicates the painkiller may encourage the spread of cancer cells in the body. Researchers from the University of Chicago Medical Center presented their findings at the Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics meeting on November 18, 2009, explaining morphine may inhibit the [...]
As the safety of traditional pain relievers continues to come into question, many people are left wondering if alternative treatments can effectively relieve their painful symptoms. Yes . . . Mother Nature feels your pain, as three plant-based nutrients continue to show promise in soothing joint and muscle inflammation: tart cherry, willow bark, and boswellia. [...]
